Fishing / Hunting
Herald-Guide Outdoor Report with Bruce McDonald 8-6-2008
It was 9 a.m. on July 30 when I bumped into Jerome Laque at the supermarket. We exchanged our hellos and He asked me why I wasn’t fishing. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
News
Library architect sues activist
The architect responsible for designing what will be the new East Bank Regional Library has filed a lawsuit against long-time community activist and Bayou Gauche resident Gwen Dufrene for defamation of character. […]
Government
Parish cancels Shread contract
Back in February, the parish hired an engineering firm to examine all of its contracts to determine if those that received them were the most qualified. Five months later, that audit has led to a cancelled contract. […]
Government
Bus system to roll by October
A bus transit system that will pick up residents at their homes and transport them to destinations across the parish and into Kenner should be up and running by October, according to River Parishes Transit Authority Chairman Brent Petit. […]
Government
Council feud
Councilwoman-at-large Carolyn Schexnaydre says that she’s received complaints from residents that District III Councilwoman Wendy Benedetto doesn’t return emails or respond to the phone calls of those living in her district.
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Health
West Nile virus found in Willowdale, Red Church
Mosquito monitoring continues to expose an active presence of the West Nile virus in St. Charles Parish – despite increased spraying.
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Crime
Subject Wanted on Kidnapping Charges
Sheriff Champagne reports that the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for Lionel E. Raymond b/m 7/25/08 (A.K.A. “Loc”). Raymond is approximately 6”01 and weighs approximately 250 lbs. […]
Events & Announcements
Traveling art exhibit at libraries
The Traveling Showcase, created at the St. Charles Art Guild’s Kids Camp, is now on display through Aug. 2 at the East Bank library in Destrehan and will travel to the West Regional Library for display from Aug. 4 through 18. […]
Events & Announcements
Emergency shelter and food program
EAST BANK – Beginning Aug. 4, emergency food and shelter federal funds are available for East Bank residents of St. Charles Parish to assist in paying utility bills, mortgage or rent assistance. […]